Keratin
Also known as: Hydrolysed keratin
Hydrolyzed keratin goes straight to supporting your hair and nail structure for smoother, shinier hair and stronger nails.
What it is
Keratin is the main structural protein that makes up hair, nails and the outer layer of skin. Supplement forms are typically hydrolysed into smaller pieces for easier absorption.
Why we use it
We include hydrolysed keratin in Beauty Gummies to directly support the protein building blocks that hair and nails are made from.
What the research generally suggests
Some studies on hydrolysed keratin supplementation report improvements in hair strength and shine, and reduced hair breakage, though the overall body of research is smaller than for ingredients like biotin or collagen.
Typical amounts
Products commonly include around 50-100mg of hydrolysed keratin per serving.
In Flexies products: 50mg per serving.
Benefits
- Hair structure
- Nail strength
- Shine
- Reduced breakage
Good to know
- • Considered low-risk for most people at typical supplement doses.
- • If you have a known allergy to specific animal or plant protein sources used in a keratin product, check the source with the manufacturer.
As always, if you're unsure whether this ingredient is right for you, chat to your GP or pharmacist before adding it to your routine.